Post by Flanz on May 24, 2012 14:52:53 GMT -5

No, it's not reasonable to expect every musician in the Super Jam to be the best at their instrument. That is basically the definition of an unreasonable Bonnaroo request.

You can request whoever you want, but that doesn't make it a reasonable request. Sh*t, I'd like to see Jack Bruce and Flea do a 15 minute dueling bass solo jam, followed by ?uest and the Roots playing backing tracks while Talib, Mos Def, Luda and GZA kick freestyles, followed by Trey and Robert Randolph jamming for 10 more minutes. They will call this "Song 1" and the show will last 15 songs, GZA will play at 6am, and all of this is reasonable because it's what I want.

Edit: this is responding to Morty's overall stance that GCJ isn't a "good enough musician" to play in the Superjam, not horn's comment about wanting certain people.

Post by rick450 on May 24, 2012 15:32:43 GMT -5

I really want to see this superjam but man; ALICE COOPER? It was such a great experince seeing him in the 70's I cant just not show up if he is on the farm. If it is not awesome I will make a mad dash for this.

Post by dylofpickle on May 24, 2012 15:48:30 GMT -5

Bernie Worrell will not be in the Superjam much to my dismay. He has a show in MA Saturday night. Super bummed about this. I think Flea is a lock though. If I were ?uestlove and the Roo people came to me and asked who I'd want to sit in on bass for a couple songs, Flea is on the top of list. And Flea is the kind of guy who would want to do something like that. I also really think Tune-Yards and Reggie Watts will show up. Reggie is a New York guy and I guarantee he knows ?uestlove and has played with him before. I dont have evidence, but it makes too much sense to not be true

Post by James Baxter on May 24, 2012 17:59:18 GMT -5

tune-yards just recorded with ?uestlove, but I can't see her joining.I read in an interview she has to practice constantly to perform her normal set, and she's said she can't write while she's on tour.

Post by FuzzyWarbles on May 24, 2012 19:41:47 GMT -5

What you got back home, little sister, to play your fuzzy warbles on? I bet you got little save pitiful, portable picnic players. Come with uncle and hear all proper! Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones. You are invited.

Post by FuzzyWarbles on May 24, 2012 19:47:37 GMT -5

Gary Clark Jr is going to be there.He has Roo sets Saturday and Sunday, so we know he'll be around. He joined The Roots when they were the backing band for Etta James at a show in Austin a few years ago and sat in for an entire episode of Fallon before. He can play anything. Rock, soul, funk, etc..

I first heard Gary playing at impromptu blues jams in Austin at around three in the morning so this will be something I'm really looking forward to.

What you got back home, little sister, to play your fuzzy warbles on? I bet you got little save pitiful, portable picnic players. Come with uncle and hear all proper! Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones. You are invited.

Post by carl brutananadilewski on May 24, 2012 19:57:49 GMT -5

this is probably just a pipe dream, but what do you think the chances are ?uesto can convince D'angelo to come down to the barn for the superjam? From all accounts they're good friends and ?uestlove has backed him up on drums for many times so it could possibly happen

Post by George on May 24, 2012 20:13:51 GMT -5

?uestlove and Gary Clark, + a rotating series of other musicians would be enough for me. Flea will hopefully make an appearance halfway through or so, but he jumps around and goes nuts for a regular concert so I except him to be worn out after headlining at Roo. I'm surprised it's not a bluegrass Superjam, but equally as happy.

this is probably just a pipe dream, but what do you think the chances are ?uesto can convince D'angelo to come down to the barn for the superjam? From all accounts they're good friends and ?uestlove has backed him up on drums for many times so it could possibly happen

?uest has been working on D'Angelo's new album that's supposedly near completion. Also, D is slated to appear at Essence Music Fest in NOLA July 5 and the Made In America Fest in Philly Sept. 1 & 2. Would truly be a "very special guest".

D'Angelo covering Funkadelic at his June 2012 GQ photo shoot:goo.gl/92df9

Post by Alberto Balsalm on May 24, 2012 20:55:55 GMT -5

this is probably just a pipe dream, but what do you think the chances are ?uesto can convince D'angelo to come down to the barn for the superjam? From all accounts they're good friends and ?uestlove has backed him up on drums for many times so it could possibly happen

?uest has been working on D'Angelo's new album that's supposedly near completion. Also, D is slated to appear at Essence Music Fest in NOLA July 5 and the Made In America Fest in Philly Sept. 1 & 2. Would truly be a "very special guest".

D'Angelo covering Funkadelic at his June 2012 GQ photo shoot:goo.gl/92df9